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Legal considerations of BIM Level 2
Understanding the contractual framework for the implementation of BIM is an important first step to removing any ‘blockers’ to successful BIM construction projects. Andrew...
BIM Focus
Welcome to our Planning and Building Control Today supplement focussing on BIM. BIM is surely the buzzword of the moment in the construction sector,...
First wave of funding for housing projects unveiled
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced the first wave of projects that will benefit from a share of £1bn to unlock housing developments across...
Tapping into the district heating network
An innovative district heating network project aims to dig deep to power Stoke-on-Trent’s economic renaissance. Andy Platt, Cabinet Member for Green Enterprise at Stoke-on-Trent...
The value of BIM for UK construction
The UK construction industry is making a good start in embracing BIM, providing the opportunity for reform and economic success as global leaders. Peter...
BIM – defining better information management
BIM, despite being a small acronym, is a big word in construction.
While there has been a lot of hype around BIM over the last...
BIM Level 2: Legal considerations
Understanding the contractual framework for the implementation of BIM is an important first step to removing any ‘blockers’ to successful BIM construction projects. Andrew...
The Leica Geosystems BIM Field Trip
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is about transforming how buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed and operated. It has the potential to add value across...
BIM Level 2: Mapping the road to success
The UK construction industry is making a good start in embracing BIM. Peter Hansford, Government Chief Construction Adviser details the value of BIM for the UK.
Evaluating the archaeology
Dr Gerry Wait, Director at Nexus Heritage considers what ‘evaluation’ means for archaeologists and planners alike
Following on from the field survey stage is typically...
Preston Barracks redevelopment under way
Development Securities has exchanged contracts with Brighton and Hove City Council to purchase Preston Barracks, which will be redeveloped as part of plans to...
Construction growth expected to rise
Figures released by Glenigan suggest that the construction sector will see a 7.4 per cent growth in the number of projects started in 2014,...
Construction of bypass awarded to Balfour Beatty
Construction company, Balfour Beatty, has been awarded the £44m contract to widen the A1 Western Bypass around Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
The Highways Agency contract to widen the...
Flood mitigation project set out
Bath & North East Somerset Council and the Environment Agency are working together on a major infrastructure project which will provide flood defences for...
The voice for fire engineering
Martin Duggan, General Manager at the FIA outlines the launch of the new Fire Engineering Council and the key concerns they intend to address.
Fire engineering...
BrIMming with opportunities
Professor David Philp, Head of BIM at Mace focusses attention on the challenges to achieving Level 2 BIM by 2016, but also the benefits it creates for construction delivery.
NPPF: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – part 2
Suzan Yildiz, Head of Planning at Olswang LLP considers the emerging case law on the proper interpretation of key housing policies in a decision...
MPs launch inquiry into NPPF
The Communities and Local Government Committee today launches an inquiry into the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The inquiry follows research findings, published...
Construction costs lowered for householders
Proposals to save householders thousands of pounds off the cost of building their own home announced.
Charges would be scrapped that require a large payment...
The Road to Carbon Reduction
European Commissioner for Energy, Günther H. Oettinger details his proposals for the Energy Roadmap 2050 and how it will influence Europe’s energy strategy.
Energy is...
Stoke-on-Trent’s HS2 vision
Local government leaders in Stoke-on-Trent say that the transformational growth potential of the city’s HS2 proposals will play a major role in filling the...
Digging in the right direction
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology, details the vital contribution of expert archaeological advice to guide planning authorities.
Rarely a week...
Embracing environmental sustainability
BM TRADA explains why over the last two decades, environmental sustainability has been a core concern for the construction industry.
Within the last two decades, environmental...
Digging in the right direction
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology, details the vital contribution of expert archaeological advice to guide planning authorities.
Rarely a week...
CIL Reform: good news for housing
Marnix Elsenaar, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard explains what the changes to the CIL Regulations will mean.
Another round of changes to the CIL Regulations was...
Smart Biobanking
Senior Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan Divyaa Ravishankar discusses the growing need for innovative products in the realm of bio-storage applications.
The concept of...